University of Houston-Downtown sees graduation rates increase, eyes more growth

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 2:43A Sofia Gonzalez

The University of Houston-Downtown is making strides in areas such as graduation rates, programs offered, community engagement and more, President Loren Blanchard said during his Sept. 26 state of the university address. But there are still more...

'The next generation of sports owners': How Ted Segal is transforming Houston Dynamo Football Club

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 1:55A Chandler France

“(Ted Segal) is the next generation of sports owners,” MLS Commissioner Don Garber said. “If all owners in all sports, whether it's MLS or others, have the same level of ambition, optimism and enthusiasm (as Segal), they’re going to be successful.”

A Government Shutdown Could AEfect Food Insecurity Here in Houston

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/28 11:30P Faith Bugenhagen

After Agustina Soza's husband was deported to Mexico, she found herself in a position she never thought she would be as a single mother supporting her seven young children. If not for her local...

Barcelona Wine Bar Comes to Houston, Mandito's Will Open in Katy

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/28 11:30P Lorretta Ruggiero

Barcelona Wine Bar, 1731 Westheimer, is now open. It's the 20th location for the tapas and wine bar brand and the first for Houston. It offers an array of Old World varietals but it also boasts one of...

Things To Watch: The Creator

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/28 11:00P Pete Vonder Haar

Title: The Creator Describe This Movie In One Styx Lyric: MR. ROBOTO: I'm not a robot without emotions, I'm not what you see I've come to help you with your problems, so we can be free Brief Plot...

Texans Look for Second Consecutive Win With Stelers in Town

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/28 11:00P Sean Pendergast

It's amazing how quickly things can ebb and flow in the National Football League. Less than two weeks ago, the Houston Texans, who came into the season generating as much excitement as they have since...

Things to Do: The Best Things to Eat and Drink in Houston This Weekend

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/28 11:00P Brooke Viggiano

Here's a look at this weekend's tasty food and drink happenings: Saint Arnold Oktoberfest at Saint Arnold Beer Garden Friday–Saturday, 4 to 9 p.m. 2000 Lyons Saint Arnold Oktoberfest returns with a...

Missing 5-year-old Child in Katy Area Found Dead in a Pond

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/28 5:28P Dorothy Canelas

In the afternoon of September 28, 2023, Harris County Sheriff s Office deputies and support personnel conducted an active search for a missing 5-year-old child. The child had wandered off from a residence located at the 5900 block of Longhorn Run...

Port Arthur LNG developer Sempra Infrastructure names new president

Houston Biz Journal 9/28 11:56A Naomi Klinge

Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of California-based Sempra (NYSE: SRE), has appointed a new president to replace former U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette.

‘Dirty soda’ chain Swig to open dozens of new drive-thrus in Greater Houston

Houston Biz Journal 9/28 11:27A Florian Martin

Utah-based Swig aims to open about 40 soda drive-thru shops in Houston over the next five years. Click through to see the first locations in the works.

Trace Carbon Solution, Molpus partner to develop 20K-acre carbon hub in Louisiana

Houston Biz Journal 9/28 11:18A Jishnu Nair

Trace Carbon Solutions LLC, an affiliate of Trace Midstream, is the latest Houston-based company to reveal plans for a carbon sequestration hub.

We must protect our energy industry from cyberattacks – together

Houston Biz Journal 9/28 10:44A John Hendley

There are few industries more essential to our daily lives than the energy sector, which powers homes, fuels our economy and connects every piece of critical infrastructure. In Texas, we know that value firsthand. Hundreds of thousands of us...

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting in Southeast Houston, No Suspects Yet

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/28 10:19A Dorothy Canelas

The Houston Police Department is currently investigating an incident that unfolded late Wednesday night. Around 11:15 p.m. on September 27, authorities responded to a shooting at 4638 Sunflower Street . The victim, believed to be a male aged...

18-year-old Dead in Houston Shooting in Carverdale

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/28 10:14A Dorothy Canelas

Houston police are actively investigating an incident that unfolded at 9920 Porto Rico Road in Carverdale on Wednesday, September 27, at approximately 4:30 p.m. The victim, an 18-year-old male, lost his life as a result of the incident. The...

Houston Police Investigate Fatal Bicycle Crash on Fondren Road in Southwest Houston

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/28 10:10A Dorothy Canelas

The Houston Police Department is currently investigating a tragic incident that took place at 13800 Fondren Road around 2:35 p.m. on Wednesday, September 27. The victim, a 53-year-old male, has not yet been officially identified, pending...